When are the Grammys 2026? How to watch the awards live from the red carpet

Music’s biggest night is almost here, and anticipation is building fast. The 2026 Grammy Awards arrive this Sunday, bringing star-studded performances, major nominations, and one final hosting turn from Trevor Noah. From red carpet moments to late-night wins, here’s a clear look at when and how to watch it all unfold.

The 68th Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The ceremony recognizes music released between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025, and this year’s nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar with nine nods. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut follow closely with seven each, while Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and Leon Thomas earned six nominations apiece, as per a report by Yahoo Entertainment.



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When do the 2026 Grammys start

The main Grammy Awards broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT and will run until approximately 11:30 p.m. ET. Ahead of that, the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony — where most awards are presented — starts at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT and streams live for free on YouTube and live.GRAMMY.com.

Where can you watch the Grammys live?

The main broadcast will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers. For viewers without cable, live TV streaming services carrying CBS — including DirecTV, Fubo TV, and Hulu + Live TV — offer free trials. The show will also be available on demand the following day for Paramount+ Essential subscribers, as per a report by Yahoo Entertainment.

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Who’s hosting, performing, and presenting?

Trevor Noah returns as host for the sixth and final time. Harry Styles and Doechii are confirmed presenters, while Sabrina Carpenter is set to perform. The Best New Artist performance medley will feature Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías.

What’s new at the 2026 Grammys?

This year marks the return of Best Album Cover after more than five decades. The Best Country Album category has also been split into Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album.

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FAQs

When are the Grammys 2026?
The awards take place Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

How to watch the Grammy awards live from the red carpet?
The show streams live on Paramount+ for Premium subscribers and airs on CBS.